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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF - PENNA.
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JAMES D. NELSON. SR.,
Plaintiff N O. 99-4188 CIVIL TERM
VERSUS
MARGARET L. NELSON.
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE xj; y ( i
AND NOW, Ao_
, IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT James D. Nelson. Sr. , PLAINTIFF,
AND Margaret L. Nelson DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
The parties' Separation and Property Settlement Agreement dated, March 2
2000, is incorporated herein, but not merged.
BY THE COU
PROTHONOTARY
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SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT made this /I day of 2LMC AC1 2000, by and
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behveen JAMES D. NELSON, SR., of Blevins, Arkansas (hereinafter referred to as
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"Husband"), and MARGARET L. NELSON, of II Pine Hill Avenue, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "Wife").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on April 6, 1991 in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, differences have arisen between Husband and Wife in consequence of
which they have chosen to live separate and apart from each other; and
WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that they have had the opportunity to review the
provisions of this Agreement and further have had the opportunity to secure legal counsel and
advice relative to the legal effect of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that they have
either received independent legal advice from counsel of their own selection or that they have
specifically chosen, with full knowledge and of their own volition, to not seek legal advice
relative to this Agreement. They further acknowledge that they fully understand the facts that
are the basis of this Agreement. They acknowledge and accept that it is being entered into freely
and voluntarily, after having the opportunity to receive legal advice and with the knowledge that
execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence, and further that it
is not the result of the collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements. This
Agreement is intended to be a full, complete and final Agreement satisfying all claims made by
either parry to the divorce action docketed to No. 99-4188 Civil Term in the Court of Common
Pleas.of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and support action No. 326 Support 1999 in the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby do
covenant and agree:
I • SAparation • It shall be lawful for each at all times hereafter to live separate and apart
from the other party at such place as he or she may from time to time choose or deem fit. The
foregoing provision shall not be taken as an admission on the part of either party of the
lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes leading to their living apart.
2• [nterf r n Each party shall be free from interference, authority, and contact by the
other, as fully as if he or she were single or unmarried except as may be necessary to carry out
the provisions of this Agreement.
3. W(e'c D bt • Wife represents and warrants to Husband that she will not contract or
incur any debts or liabilities for which Husband or his estate might be responsible and shall
indemnify and save harmless Husband from any and all claims or demands made against him by
reason of debts or obligations incurred by her other than those debts incurred pursuant to any
sections of this Agree, cent.
4. Husband's Debra. Husband represents and warrants to Wife that he will not contract
or incur any debt or liability for which Wife or her estate might be responsible and shall
indemnify and save harmless Wife from any and all claims or demands made against her by
reason of debts or obligations incurred by him other than those debts incurred pursuant to any
section of this Agreement.
5. Out tondinP /Dint Debts The parties acknowledge that they have a credit card
known as Driver's Edge Visa, account number 4128 0034 4621 5132, and an Optima American
Express Card, account number 3723-142731-51006, which had outstanding balances of
approximately S1,878.36 and S 1,137.81, respectively, at the time of the parties' separation in late
1998,. Husband hereby assumes sole and exclusive responsibility for the repayment of the debts
on the aforementioned cards. Husband shall indemnify Wife and hold her harmless from and
against any and all demands for payment or collection activity of any nature whatsoever relative
to repayment of the aforesaid credit card or charge card accounts. Husband shall maintain
payments on the aforesaid accounts in current status and shall not create any additional debt on
the aforesaid accounts that could in any way obligate Wife. Wife confirms that since the time of
separation, she has not used these credit card accounts and further acknowledges that she will
not take any action of any nature that could create additional obligation on these accounts from
this time forward.
With these two exceptions, the parties acknowledge that they do not have any joint debt
which could create additional obligation for either party.
6. Mutual Release: Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each party has released
and discharged, and by this Agreement does for himself or herself, and his or her heirs, legal
representatives, executors, administrators, and assigns, release and discharge the other of and
from all causes of action, claims, rights or demands, whatsoever in law or equity, which either of
the parties ever had or now has against the other, except any or all cause or causes of action for
divorce or any action to enforce this Agreement.
7. Alimony. Alimony Pendente Lite. Snousal Sunporr and Maintenance: At the time of
execution of this Agreement, Husband is obligated to pay the sum of $304.00 per week in
spousal support through the Cumberland County Domestic Relations Office docketed to
PACSES Number 428100974, DR Number 28538, and No. 336 Support 1999. Within thirty
(30) days of execution of an Affidavit of Consent under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code,
and a Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request the Entry of a Divorce Decree, as well as within
Agreement, by Wife, Husband shall pay all arrearages due on the said support Order.
Husband's spousal support obligation shall end, w`h the exception of the obligation to
pay arrearages, on the date of the parties' Decree in Divorce. Thereafter, from the date of-the
entry t f .he parties' Decree in Divorce, Husband shall continue to pay the alimony in the amount
of $304.00 per week for a period of one (I) year or fifty-two (52) weeks, for a total payout of
$15,808.00 over the one-year period. Said alimony payments shali be wage attached by and
made through the Cumberland County Domestic Relations Office who shall maintain records of
the alimony obligation due. This alimony obligation shall be non-modifiable upward or
downward. Under no circumstances may the weekly amount be modified by either party. Under
no circumstances may Husband or Wife modify the weekly amount or the term. Under no
circumstances does the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or any
other jurisdiction, have authority to modify this limited alimony obligation.
Except for the provisions specifically set forth herein, neither party shall have any
obligation of any nature whatsoever to pay alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support or
separate maintenance for the other party.
8. DivisionQf Personal Properryr The parties have divided their personal property to
their mutual satisfaction including personal effects, household furniture, furnishings, appliances,
and all other articles of personal property, including automobiles, which have heretofore been
used in common and neither will make any claim to any such items that are in the possession of
or under the control of the other party. In the event it is necessary to execute any documents to
waive, relinquish or transfer ownership of any such items of personal property to the party in
possession, the other parry shall do so within fifteen (15) days of being requested to do so.
9. Division Qf Real Emaem: The parties do not own any real estate jointly, either
legally or equitably. The only real estate owned by either parry is the residence owned by Wife
at I I Pine Hill Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, which property is
owned jointly with her daughter. Husband hereby waives any and all right, title and interest he
has or may have, either legally or equitably, in the aforesaid real estate. Husband shall make no
claim of any nature whatsoever relative to said real estate.
10. lncuranre Rerir m nr nd Orh r B ?gf3,L The parties acknowledge that neither
will make any claim of any nature whatsoever relative to any life insurance benefits, health
insurance benefits or similar insurance benefits or similar accounts available to the other party
from the date of execution of this Agreement forward.
l1. Pension. Rerir m rrt pr; evjg. As an employee of Shaffer Trucking, Inc.,
Husband has an account available to him under the Shaffer Trucking, Inc. Profit-Sharing Plan, as
invested with Union Bank and Trust Company of Lincoln, Nebraska. At the time of the parties'
separation, the marital portion of the aforementioned Plan had a value of $12,293.70. Husband
shall, through counsel, prepare a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) providing for the
rollover of the sum of $6,146.85 from his account in the Shaffer Trucking, Inc. Profit-Sharing
Plan to Wife. Within fifteen (15) days of execution of this Agreement, an Affidavit of Consent
under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code and a Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request the
Entry of a Divorce Decree by Wife, Husband shall submit to Union Bank and Trust Company a
QDRO providing for the rollover of this amount in an effort to secure pre-approval of the
QDRO. Husband shall then promptly make any modification requested by Union Bank and
Trust Company or Shaffer Trucking, Inc. in the QDRO for purposes of having the parties then
execute the document for submitting it to the Court and, ultimately, for submitting to Union
Bank and Trust Company. All such action in securing the approval and implementation of the
QDRO by Husband shall be done without any unnecessary delay. The sum rolled over into
Wife's account or name shall be proportionately divided between each fund or account
maintained by Husband in his profit-sharing account.
Except for this specific provision, neither party shall make any claim of any nature
whatsoever relative to any retirement funds that the other party has maintained. Each parry shall
execute any and all necessary documents to waive relinquish and transfer any and all right, title
or interest they have, individually or through their marriage to their spouse, in any such pension,
retirement plan, profit-sharing plan, stock option accounts or similar accounts with the parties'
present or past employers or which they have established independently.
12. -ailWI QLClaiMs Against cram Except as herein otherwise provided, each party
may dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes
any and all rights he or she may have or hereafter acquire under the present or future laws of any
jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital
relationship, including without limitation, dower, curtesy, statutory allowance, widow's
allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the will of the other, execute,
acknowledge, and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry
into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interests, rights, and claims. This
Paragraph shall not affect either party's right or power to expressly include the other party in any
will or other document, who. Cher written in the past or in the future.
13. Breach.• If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach, for enforcement of
this Agreement, or seek such other remedies or relief as may be available to him or her.
14. CODUzC[ F oT• The parties agree that should a divorce action be maintained by
either of the parties to dissolve their marriage, neither parry shall make a claim for counsel fees
from the other party. Both parties have been fully informed of and acknowledge their right to
make a claim for reasonable counsel fees in the presently pending divorce proceedings, but
hereby make a full, complete and voluntary waiver of that right.
15. E41brcement.• The parties agree that this Agreement may be made a part of any final
divorce order or decree entered in this case. This Agreement may be incorporated in, but shall
not be merged with any such order or decree. In the event either parry fails to comply with the
terms of this Agreement, the other party may enforce this Agreement by filing a Petition for
Contempt. If a party breaches this Agreement, the other party, in pursuing enforcement of the
Agreement, shall be entitled to Attorney's fees from the breaching parry.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year
first mentioned above.
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Date JAM D. NELSON, SR.
Date ARET L. NEL ON
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STATE OF ARKANSAS
COUNTY OF
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On this the rip day of qi 1 , 2000, before me, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared JAMES D. NELSON, SR. known to me (or satisfactorily proven)
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement and acknowledged that he
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and
?u?. NOTARY PUBLIC
JAIME WILLIAMS
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0 Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
?9 My Commission Expires
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF D-u^151"
On this thea54-h day of
seal.
, 2000, before me, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared MARGARET L. NELSON, known to me (or satisfactorily proven)
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement and acknowledged that she
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
NOTARIAL SEAL
ANTOINETTE F. HORNE, Notary Public Gyw tM?/ /°t " Un ei
Harrisburg, Dauphin Countyy, PA
My Commisslon Expires April 21, 2001
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JAMES D. NELSON, SR.,
Plaintiff
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MARGARET L. NELSON,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-4188 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
Transmit the record, together with the following information to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
I . Ground for divorce:
Irretrievable breakdown under §3301(c)
zen,iavn _f the Diveree Code
(Strike out inapplicable section).
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: by certified mail, restricted delivery to
Defendant, Margaret L. Nelson, on July 21, 1999.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by §3301 (c) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff: April 27, 2000 by Defendant: May 17, 2000
(b) (1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by §3301 (d) of the Divorce Code:
(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiffs affidavit upon the respondent:
4. Related claims pending: none
5. Complete either (a) or (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file Praecipe to Transmit
record, a copy of which is attached:
(b) Date of plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in §3301 (c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: April 26, 2000
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301 (c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: May 19, 2000
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JAMES D. NELSON, SR.,
Plaintiff
vs.
MARGARET L. NELSON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOW-4R
CIVIL Term
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM BIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so,
the case will proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered
against you for any claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose
money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your
children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available
in the Office of the Prothonotary at Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF MARITAL
PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF
THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
Two Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
JAMES D. NELSON, SR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
MARGARET L. NELSON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.?BCIVILTern-N
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
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NO FAULT
1. Plaintiff is James D. Nelson, Sr., an adult individual currently residing at P.O.
Box 154, Blevins, Hempstead County, Arkansas. He has lived there since approximately
February, 1998.
2. Defendant is Margaret L. Nelson, an adult individual currently residing at 11
Pine Hill Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. She has lived there
since 1988.
3. Defendant is a bonafide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has
been so for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on April 6, 1991 in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment between the parties.
6. Neither the Plaintiff and the Defendant are members of the United States
Armed Forces or its Allies.
7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and the right to
request that the Court requires the parties to participate in counseling. Knowing this,
Plaintiff does not desire that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. Plaintiff and Defendant are citizens of the United States America.
9. The parties' marriage is irretrievably broken.
10. Plaintiff desires a divorce based upon the belief that the Defendant will, ninety
(90) days from the date of the filing of this Complaint, consent to this divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a decree in
divorce pursuant to Section 3301 (c) of the Domestic Relations Code.
COUNT II
INDIGNITIES
11. Paragraphs 1 through 10 above are incorporated herein by reference as is set
forth in their full text.
12. Defendant has committed such indignities upon the person of the Plaintiff, the
innocent injured spouse, as to make his condition intolerable and life burdensome.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a divorce
pursuant to 23 P.S. Section 3301(a)(6).
Respectfully submitted,
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
Griffie, Esquire
orney for Plaintiff
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
1 verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 PA.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE:
JAMES D. NELSON, SR., Plaintiff
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JAMES D. NELSON, SR.,
Plaintiff
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MARGARET L. NELSON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 99- 4188 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this 5k?&day of 1999, comes Bradley L. Griffie,
Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff, and states that he mailed a certified and true copy of a Complaint
for Divorce to the Defendant, Margaret L. Nelson, at 11 Pine Hill Road, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania, by certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested. A copy of said
receipt is attached hereto indicating service was made on July 21, 1999.
B d Griffis„ Esquire
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P200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
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JAMES D. NELSON, SR.
Plaintiff
V.
MARGARET L. NELSON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-4188 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
A. Complaint in Divorce under §3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July
9, 1999, and served on July 21, 1999.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I VERITY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN
ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 RELATING TO
UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
DATE: Lt/:s G / A d -JV
JAMES ? %NEL ON, SR., Plaintiff
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JAMES D. NELSON, SR.
Plaintiff
V.
MARGARET L. NELSON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-4188 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorce until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is files with the
Prothonotary.
1 VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN
ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 RELATING TO
UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
DATE:
JAMESS D. NELSON, SR., Plaintiff
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JAMES D. NELSON, SR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
MARGARET L. NELSON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-4188 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on July 9, 1999 and served on July 21, 1999.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce after service of notice
of intention to request entry of the decree.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS
HEREIN ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 Pa.C.S. SECTION 4904
RELATING TO UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
May 17, 2000
DATE: _
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JAMES D. NELSON, SR.,
Plaintiff
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MARGARET L. NELSON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-4188 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DI OR .F D . RF.F
UNDER SECTION 3301 (C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights conceming alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with
the Prothonotary.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS
HEREIN ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 Pa.C.S. SECTION 4904
RELATING TO UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
DATE: May 17, 2000
A_RG? RET L. NELSON, Defendant
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JAMES D. NELSON, SR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
MARGARET L. NELSON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 99-4188 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by
the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the defendant. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Two Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
JAMES D. NELSON, SR., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : No. 99-4188 Civil Term
MARGARET L. NELSON, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
nEr+'ENDANIN ANSWER AND COUNT .R .ATM
TO PI AINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
And now, this 1 st day of September, 1999, comes the Defendant, MARGARET L.
NELSON, and through her attorney Harry M. Baturin, Esquire, of the Law Offices of Baturin &
Baturin, files this Answer and Counterclaim to the Plaintiffs Complaint In Divorce and
respectfully avers as follows:
1. Denied. It is denied that Plaintiff has lived in Blevins, Hempstead County, Arkansas,
since February 1998. Plaintiff resided with Defendant at the marital address until November
1998 and, in fact, Plaintiff and Defendant renewed marital vows on April 6, 1998.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Denied. Defendant is of the opinion that the marriage is not irretrievably broken and
that Plaintiff and Defendant can reconcile.
10. Denied. Defendant does not desire to consent to this divorce at the expiration of the
ninety (90) day waiting period.
11. Paragraphs 1 through 10 of this Answer are incorporated herein by reference as
though set forth in full.
12. Denied. The Defendant avers that, in violation of their marriage vows, the Plaintiff
has committed adultery and has offered such indignities to the Defendant, the injured and
innocent spouse, as to render her condition intolerable and life burdensome.
DEFENDANT'S COUNTERCLAIM
TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
JAMES D. NELSON, SR., Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant, is directed to answer the
following counterclaim within twenty (20) days from the date of service thereof, or suffer
possible default.
13. The prior paragraphs of this Answer are incorporated herein by reference as if
texturally set forth herein.
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14. Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff is unable to sustain herself during the course of
litigation.
15. Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable
needs and is unable to adequately sustain herself in a reasonable manner.
16. Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff suffers serious chronic health problems.
17. Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff does not have funds to sustain herself in the manner
in which she lived during her marriage.
18. Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant has a substantial income and can afford to maintain
his living arrangements.
WHEREFORE, Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff, MARGARET L. NELSON, respectfully
requests this Honorable Court to enter an award of alimony pendente lite until final hearing and
thereupon to enter an Order of Alimony in her favor, pursuant to the Divorce Code.
COUNT Id
REQUEST FOR COSTS & EXPENSES
19. The prior paragraphs of this Answer and Counterclaim are incorporated herein by
reference as if texturally set forth herein.
20. Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff has obtained Harry M. Baturin, Esquire, of the Law
Offices of Baturin & Baturin to represent her in connection with this Divorce Action.
21. Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff is unable, due to her lack of and/or limited income, to
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pay reasonable costs and expenses and attorney's fees; the Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant whose
income is more than that of his wife, is more financially able to pay her costs and expenses.
WHEREFORE, reserving the right to apply to the Court for temporary costs and
expenses, prior to final hearing, Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff, MARGARET L. NELSON,
requests that, after final hearing, the Court enter an Order directing Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant,
JAMES D. NELSON, SR., to pay Defendant/Counter-Plaintiffs reasonable costs and expenses
and attorney's fees.
Respectfully submitted
BATURIN & BA/TyURIN
By:
Harry M.%aturin, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 83006
717 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717 ) 234-2427
Attorney for Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff
DATE: September 1, 1999
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YERIELCA11M
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS FOREGOING ANSWER AND
COUNTERCLAIM ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE,
BELIEF, AND INFORMATION. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN
ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 RELATING TO
UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
DATE: September 1, 1999
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JAMES D. NELSON, SR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
MARGARET L. NELSON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:No. 99-4188 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
I, Harry M. Baturin, Esquire, of the Law Office of Baturin & Baturin, hereby certify that I
served a true and correct copy of the Defendant's Answer and Counterclaim to Plaintiff's
Complaint by depositing same in the United States Mail, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, by Certified
Mail, Return Receipt Requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Bradley L. Griffre, Esquire
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Respectfully submitted,
BATURIN & BATURIN
By:
Harry M. aturin, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 83006
717 N. Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 234-2427
Attorney for Defendant
Dated: September 1, 1999
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JAMES D. NELSON, SR., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARGARET L. NELSON, NO. 99-4188 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
{ ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this L?, ^ day of o? 2000, the attached Qualified
Domestic Relations Order is approved by this, the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, pursuant to the request of the parties.
BY THE COURT,
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JAMES D. NELSON, SR.,
Plaintiff
vs.
MARGARET L. NELSON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-4188 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
WHEREAS, JAMES D. NELSON, SR., ("Participant") and MARGARET L.
NELSON, ("Alternate Payee") have agreed to a division of marital property, which
Agreement has included provision for a distribution from the Participant's account in the
SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. Profit Sharing Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the Qualified Domestic Relations Order (hereinafter referred to as the
"Order") provides for the division and disposition of the marital components of the
Participant's account in the Plan, which is a benefit plan sponsored through Participant's
present employment with Shaffer Trucking, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Participant intends to grant the Alternate Payee rights to such
benefits in such amounts on the terms and conditions prescribed hereinafter as provided
for in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, this Order is intended to be a Qualified Domestic Relations Order
(hereinafter "QDRO"), as that term is defined in Section 414(p) of the Internal Revenue
Code and Section 206(d)(3) of ERISA.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The parties intend for this Order to constitute a "Qualified Domestic Relations order"
as defined in Section 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
2. This Order applies to the following qualified retirement plan: SHAFFER
TRUCKING, INC., Profit Sharing Plan ("Plan").
3. JAMES D. NELSON, SR., Social Security Number 20842-3610, (hereinafter referred
to as "Participant") is a participant in the Plan. Participant's date of birth is January
15, 1952, and his current and last known mailing address is P.O. Box 154, Blevins,
Arkansas, 17825.
4. MARGARET L. NELSON, Social Security Number 204-30-7779, (hereinafter
referred to as "Alternate Payee") is the Participant's spouse. Alternate Payee's date of
birth is September 6, 1940, and her current and last known mailing address is 11 Pine
Hill Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17055.
5. A portion of Participant's account in the Plan is marital property, subject to the
distribution by the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Effective immediately upon receipt and acceptance of this QDRO, and honoring as
such by the Plan Administrator, the sum of SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
FORTY-SIX AND 85/100 ($6,146.85) DOLLARS shall be separately designated in
the Plan as Alternate Payee's sole benefit or account. If the Alternate Payee so elects,
she shall be paid her benefit as soon as administratively feasible following the date this
Order is approved as a QDRO by the Plan Administrator and the Order is final, or at
the earliest date permitted under the terms of the Plan, if later. Benefits will be
payable to the Alternate Payee in any form or permissible option otherwise available to
Participant under the terms of the Plan, including, but not limited to, a lump sum
distribution. Such distribution shall be made pursuant to the request of the Alternate
Payee with all applicable tax ramifications and, where appropriate, withholding for
federal income tax purposes.
6. This Order does not require the Plan to provide any type of form of benefit, or option
not otherwise provided under the Plan; nor require the payment of any benefits for the
Alternate Payee which are required to be paid to another Alternate Payee under
another Order previously determined to be Qualified Domestic Relations Order, nor
require the Plan to provide increased benefits which result from future contributions to
the Plan. Any provision of this Order, which appears to be otherwise shall be null and
void and have no effect.
7. In no event shall the Alternate Payee have a greater right than those which are
available to the Participant.
8. Upon the death of either the Participant or the Alternate Payee, following
implementation of this Qualified Domestic Relations Order, neither party shall be
entitled to any benefit or rights in the other party's share or portion of the Plan or
benefits received therefrom.
9. To the extent permitted by the Plan and Section 414(p) of the Code, the Altemate
Payee may designate a beneficiary to receive payment of the Altemate Payee's
remaining interest in the Plan, if any, upon the Altemate Payee's death. Any such
beneficiary designation shall be made without regard to any designation by the
Participant of a beneficiary with respect to the Participant's interest under the Plan. In
the absence of an effective beneficiary designation by the Alternate Payee, or if the
named beneficiary predeceases the Alternate Payee, the amount assigned under this
Order shall be paid to the Alternate Payee's estate.
10. The parties shall promptly submit this Order to the Plan Administrator for
determination of the Qualified Domestic Relations Order. The Plan Administrator is
Shaffer Trucking, Inc., P.O. Box 418, New Kingston, PA 17072.
11. A copy of this Order shall be mailed promptly, return receipt requested, to the Plan
Administrator. If this Order has been predetermined by the Plan Administrator to
constitute a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, the Plan Administrator shall properly
carry out the provisions. If this Order has not been predetermined by the Plan
Administrator as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, then the Plan Administrator
shall, within a reasonable time after the receipt of this Order, determine whether this
Order is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order and notify both the Participant and the
Alternate Payee of such a determination. Until such time as a determination has been
made, the Plan Administrator shall comply with all requirements imposed upon it by
Section 414(p)(7) of the Code and Section 206(d)(3)(h) of ERISA. If the Plan
Administrator determines that this Order is not a Qualified Domestic Relations Order,
then they shall notify the Participant and Alternate Payee of such determination and
reason therefore, allowing for an amended Qualified Domestic Relations Order to be
filed.
12. The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, shall retain
jurisdiction for enforcement purposes and to make any changes in this Order to the
extent required to carry out the intent of the parties as evidenced by their affirmations
in their Separation and Property Settlement Agreement.
IT IS INTENDED THAT THIS ORDER SHALL QUALIFY AS A QUALIFIED
DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER AS SUCH AS DEFINED UNDER SECTION
414(p) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AS AMENDED. The Court retains
jurisdiction to amend this Order as might be necessary to establish or maintain its status as
a Qualified Domestic Relations Order.
WITNESS:
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Date J es D. Nelson, Sr., Participant
ge ! et L. Nelson, Alternate Payee
STATE OF 4? (ZKMsjl -,
COUNTY OF 1-i e rn e sT e,4 D
On this the 31 r day of O Et o-? 2000, before me, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared James D. Nelson, Sr., known to me (or satisfactorily proven)
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement and acknowledged
that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
COUNTY OFDNv f \-I t N
On this the I T4A- day of N 0 Vl'_ M J301A, 2000, before me, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared Margaret L. Nelson, known to me (or satisfactorily proven)
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement and acknowledged
that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
NOTARIAL SEAL
DAVID A. CHUBB, Notary Public
Harrisburg, Dauphin County
My Commission Expires May 21, 2002